Life — February 7, 1889 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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- LIFE: PAT $eISSORS AT NVLLy £4 | WANT to see the wheels go round,” Said little Tommy Green; But father had a reason sound Why the wheels should not be seen. For mother sat beside him there, And on the inside case Of his gold watch was pictured fair Another woman's face. —Jeweler's Weekly. “No,” said the actor as he trod wearily over the railroad ties. “Lam not looking for Jay Gould, but I've been on his track all day. —Sun. PHYSICIAN (arousing a tramp one morning from a nap on his doorstep): Here, what is the matter with you? Can't you move more lively ? Tramp: I'm feeling pretty bad, boss, and can’t be expected to move in a hu Puysicia TRAMP What's the matter? I've been at death's door all night.—Boston Budget, Maximum Security. Minimom Cost. 83 Amuitious Youtn: Father, | am unwilling to go through life a nobody. I wish to leave a name, I long to breathe the sweet atmosphere of fame, I am resolved to become great. Will you advise me ? Wise Fatie: a good education. A. Y.: Lam laying it. W. F.: Next, you need industry and good habits. A. Y.: Yes. “What else? W. F.: Always be polite to newspaper men.—New York Weekly. 3. With pleasure. The foundation of greatness is SiR James SCARLETT, when practicing at the bar, one day had to examine a witness whose evidence promised to be damaging unless he could be previously confused. The only vulnerable point of the man was said to be his self-esteem, The witness, a portly, over- dressed person, went into the box, and Scarlett took him in hand, “* Mr. John Tompkins, I believe?” “Yes,” **You are a stock-broker ?"" “Tham.” Scarlett regarded him attentively for a few moments, and then said, '* And a very fine, well-dressed Aam you are, sir.” The shout of laughter which followed completely disconcerted Mr. Tompkins, and the lawyer's point was gained.—San Francisco Argonaut. Rev. Heer NEWTON thinks the world needs a new religion. If he refers to a brand of theology that will permit a young man to attend a church fair without being seduced into paying five dollars for a ten-cent pincushion, he will find many persons to agree with him in his belief,—Aorristown Herald. STERN BROTHERS THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 120 Broadway, New York (EQUITARLE RUILDING), will give you double the amount of in- surance that you can obtain for the same money from any of the old companies. Avoids the unnecessarily high cost of level premium life insurance and the insecurity and uncertainty of assessment insurance. SHEPPARD HOMANS, President and Actuary. WM. E. STEVENS, Secretary. Send for Prospectus or call in person. THE Medal of Excellence has recently been awarded to eee BY AMERICAN INS The Judges of award being Des. DAVENPORT, WOODWAR ‘Three Prominent Dentists of New Examine its Construction, Ascertain its results and you will use no other, A Perfect Polisher. Tha AT_ALL DRU COPVRIEKYED. CELEBRATED HATS LADIES’ ROUND HATS. 178 & 180 Fifth Ave. and 181 Broadw: bet. 22d & 23d Si near Cortlandt St York. Palmer House, Chicago. 914 Chestaut St., Phila JOHN PATTERSON & CO., Tailors and Importers, Patterson Building, Nos. 25 and 27 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Pry) = IANOS C.BRIGGS & C2 5 APPLETON ST. BOSTON MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF "Are now exhibiting their First Importations COTTON DRESS MATERIALS Consisting of Embroidered Scotch Zephyrs, French Sateens, Scotch Ginghams, Cachmere Sateen Robes, Combination Ginghams, also Printed Challies, Crepe de Venise, And Exclusive Styles of Printed India Silks, Bengalines and Burmese Silks, Entirely New Colorings and Effects. All of which at VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. 32 to 36 West 23d St. DECORATION GRAND: -SQUARE:-8--UPRIGHT Furniture Curtains GRACEFUL DESIGNS +» SOLID. (ONSTRUCTION 133 FIFTH AVENUE MAT(HLESS TONE +> BEAUTIFUL FINISH. NEW YORK